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Tuesday, 21 July 2009

Great Money Tips In Ten Words Or Less

By Francis Dixon

When you're in the midst of battling your debt or saving up for your eventual retirement (yes, even in the midst of this economy), it may be tempting to search for financial advice that's as long and complicated as the path to a debt-free and financially comfortable lifestyle. After all, if the process of getting rid of debt can take years, the best financial advice should be equally as long and complex, right?

Actually, the best financial advice around today isn't from the best stockbroker in the world - it comes from the oldest sayings in the book! Get ready to simplify your money woes by following these nuggets of wisdom, all of which take up ten words or less:

No matter how much, always make sure you put aside money from each paycheck. It can be easy to think that beating debt is all about making the big bucks; however, even the smallest contribution to your debt is a step towards the financial freedom that you've longed for. Small but steady steps are the surest way to win the debt race, and will turn that mountain of bills into a small molehill in no time.

Know the difference between your needs and wants. Sure, this may sound like an easy one to figure out; yet many consumers have forgotten the difference between items we truly need, and purchases that we think we need. Needs are things like food, shelter, utilities and other things that help us to survive; wants are the added luxuries that will just plummet you further into the debt cycle, making it impossible for you to get out.

Buy quality when you can. Being smart with your money is about finding good deals when you can; however, it can be more financially savvy to purchase a high-priced yet quality item than to downgrade to a cheaper purchase (clothes don't count!). A high-quality item will be backed by a great company who will fix the product when it breaks down or doesn't work - you won't find these kinds of deals with the cheaper companies.

Save today what you want tomorrow. Your credit cards make it easy to go out and purchase whatever it is that you want; yet if you want that big-ticket item, save up for it instead of putting it on your plastic. You'll feel better whenever you look at that new HDTV knowing that it's completely paid off instead of accruing interest on your credit card!

If you need more money, make more money. Feel like your income isn't enough to pay off that debt? Then stop complaining and make more money. You don't need a second job in order to make a considerable chunk of change that can be put towards debt; instead, sell old books and clothes on ebay or have a garage sale with your family members and friends. That extra income will go a long way towards paying off your debt, not to mention give you extra room to breathe in your budget! - 16931

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